Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardio Pulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center.
Where We Are:
McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites.
Why Choose Us:
Position Summary:
This individual is responsible for working with internal and external customers to identify patients appropriate for admission to the Behavioral Health Unit. The individual is responsible for conducting a crisis assessment as identified in the essential job specific functions. Coordinates utilization management reviews for all assigned inpatient,follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies. Obtains authorizations for services, coordinates peer-to-peer reviews for assigned caseload. Understands medical necessity criteria and faciliates accurate and timely documentation to support advocacy of services. Coordinates closely with Provider, Nursing, and Clinical Services.
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Functions:
Work with sending facilities to assure transportation has been arranged
Writes appeal letters as needed
Assists in patient throughput from within WVMC when appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Willamette Valley Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
WVMC is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special need or seek accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process, please contact us at (503) 472-6131.
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